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Omega General Help / Re: Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 09 June 2010, 17:38:25 »
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Omega General Help / Re: Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 08 June 2010, 20:06:13 »
Many thanks for the offer Amba, it's very kind of you 
I managed to cut a short length off another pipe which could spare the 7cm or so needed to connect it up.
All done now. Car runs no worse for it and is probably better that it's in place.
I managed to cut a short length off another pipe which could spare the 7cm or so needed to connect it up.
All done now. Car runs no worse for it and is probably better that it's in place.
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Omega General Help / Re: Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 08 June 2010, 09:20:37 »
Yes, great I can now see where it should fit.
Anyone know what the description of the pipe is? Tried google/e-bay but can only find soft vac pipe with too large a diameter.
Anyone know what the description of the pipe is? Tried google/e-bay but can only find soft vac pipe with too large a diameter.
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Omega General Help / Re: Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 08 June 2010, 08:23:59 »
Thank you for the link to the tutorial - I would not have got this far without it.
Here's the pic...
The red circle shows the empty connector.
The yellow circle shows the vac pipe connecting to what I believe is the air cutoff valve solenoid.
If I take the vac pipe off the solenoid and connect it to the empty connector I can hear a whirring sound which sounds like it should be doing something other than sitting there idle :-/
Any comments appreciated.
Here's the pic...
The red circle shows the empty connector.
The yellow circle shows the vac pipe connecting to what I believe is the air cutoff valve solenoid.
If I take the vac pipe off the solenoid and connect it to the empty connector I can hear a whirring sound which sounds like it should be doing something other than sitting there idle :-/
Any comments appreciated.
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Omega General Help / Re: Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 07 June 2010, 15:55:11 »
Would like to be able to.
Tried to post a pic but can't insert it (just comes up with img/img in square brackets) - asked admin for help a while ago and got no reply yet.
Anyone know if levels of authorisation exist for members and I do not yet have that access?
Tried to post a pic but can't insert it (just comes up with img/img in square brackets) - asked admin for help a while ago and got no reply yet.
Anyone know if levels of authorisation exist for members and I do not yet have that access?
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Omega General Help / Re: Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 29 May 2010, 08:07:52 »
Thanks Rob,
It helps a lot. It shows there is only one vac line to the sec air inj set up, which I have re-connected as it was before I did the cambelt and water pump.
It still leaves me with a spare connection so maybe it was always that way
It helps a lot. It shows there is only one vac line to the sec air inj set up, which I have re-connected as it was before I did the cambelt and water pump.
It still leaves me with a spare connection so maybe it was always that way
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Omega General Help / Vac pipe connection query on V6 air cutoff valve
« on: 28 May 2010, 19:39:50 »
Just noticed that there is an empty vac connection elbow on the top of my 2.5 V6 air cutoff valve for the emission control system.
Is there a connection to be made? - I can see no spare vac pipes needing a connection.
The solenoid has a vac pipe on it that comes off back of plenum.
I have a pic but can't upload into message.
Is there a connection to be made? - I can see no spare vac pipes needing a connection.
The solenoid has a vac pipe on it that comes off back of plenum.
I have a pic but can't upload into message.
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Omega General Help / v6 cambelt change - tip to save wasted effort
« on: 23 May 2010, 18:26:13 »
I just finished a 2.5V6 cambelt change - used the DVD guide which really does help.
The knock sensor (just under the crank) cable routes behind the tensioner and up around the timing cover - make sure you route it before putting on the aux belt tensioner and timing cover because if it flops down at the front of the engine (where all the other cables involved in this job are) you have to take off the tensioner and timing cover AGAIN
I mention it because I found the aux belt tensioner extremely difficult to put back on (30 mins!) - the DVD makes it look easy so maybe I'm just ham-fisted, but just wanted to flag this little tip.
The knock sensor (just under the crank) cable routes behind the tensioner and up around the timing cover - make sure you route it before putting on the aux belt tensioner and timing cover because if it flops down at the front of the engine (where all the other cables involved in this job are) you have to take off the tensioner and timing cover AGAIN
I mention it because I found the aux belt tensioner extremely difficult to put back on (30 mins!) - the DVD makes it look easy so maybe I'm just ham-fisted, but just wanted to flag this little tip.
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Omega General Help / Re: Fuel low warning light - how much fuel left?
« on: 15 March 2010, 11:53:28 »
Thanks for the replies. Probably best to be on the safe side and I will make it a habit to carry a spare gallon in the boot....
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Omega General Help / Fuel low warning light - how much fuel left?
« on: 15 March 2010, 09:34:14 »
I have a GLS Omega V6 so it has a limited onboard info display. When the low fuel light comes on, how much petrol is there left in the tank?
I checked the user manual and though it seems daft, I could not find any mention.
I checked the user manual and though it seems daft, I could not find any mention.
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Omega General Help / Re: Corroded exhaust front pipe
« on: 02 April 2009, 18:58:46 »
Hi,
Thanks to everyone who responded so far. Glad its not a serious problem. I'll aim to fix by bending s/s sheet to fit over the corroded heat shield and fasten in place with band clamps or jubilee clips. Genius
Thanks to everyone who responded so far. Glad its not a serious problem. I'll aim to fix by bending s/s sheet to fit over the corroded heat shield and fasten in place with band clamps or jubilee clips. Genius
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Omega General Help / Re: Corroded exhaust front pipe
« on: 02 April 2009, 16:36:34 »
Thanks for the suggestion. Had a look underneath but does not look like they can be taken off and reattached - the shroud seems to be part of the pipe.
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Omega General Help / Corroded exhaust front pipe
« on: 02 April 2009, 14:50:51 »
Hi,
Just joined the forum - its great.
I have a 2001 V6 with 103K and the two downpipes at the front have eaten through. The pipes seem to have metal shrouds around them and its the shroud thats eaten through.
No leaks though and the car just passed its MOT, so I was wondering whether I had a big bill coming up anytime soon!
Just joined the forum - its great.
I have a 2001 V6 with 103K and the two downpipes at the front have eaten through. The pipes seem to have metal shrouds around them and its the shroud thats eaten through.
No leaks though and the car just passed its MOT, so I was wondering whether I had a big bill coming up anytime soon!
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Newbie Welcome Area / Newbie online....
« on: 02 April 2009, 15:00:32 »
Hi,
I have a 2001 V6 that I've had for 6 months. These are really comfortable cars for little money. It has 103K on it which IMO means about 100K still left in it.
A niggle - the engine idle is a bit lumpy and its worse when A/C is off - I replaced the EGR valve and idle control valve. The EGR valve was U/S anyway and I replaced the ICV as a matter of course. Still lumpy.
It needs a cambelt & waterpump change (I have ordered the CD!) and will replace plugs and leads when I do this job.
Any tips much appreciated.
I have a 2001 V6 that I've had for 6 months. These are really comfortable cars for little money. It has 103K on it which IMO means about 100K still left in it.
A niggle - the engine idle is a bit lumpy and its worse when A/C is off - I replaced the EGR valve and idle control valve. The EGR valve was U/S anyway and I replaced the ICV as a matter of course. Still lumpy.
It needs a cambelt & waterpump change (I have ordered the CD!) and will replace plugs and leads when I do this job.
Any tips much appreciated.
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